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to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it had a great time at the party had three operations on her leg

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noun

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Shibuya’s model works like this: Each short film serves as a pilot and viewers have the power to greenlight future episodes. Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 May 2025 The project, from Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Documentaries, will have its world premiere at the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 May 2025
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The stadium authority is responsible for several key deals the A’s have in Las Vegas, including their stadium lease, development and non-relocation agreements. Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025 Come to think of it, Lt. Governor Millie would probably waste a lot less money than some of our actual LG’s have. Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for have
Recent Examples of Synonyms for have
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  • The re-tasking of U.S. naval ships assigned to the western Pacific theater comes as China—now possessing the world's largest navy by hull count, with more than 370 vessels—expands its military reach and presence in the region, attempting to challenge American naval dominance.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
  • Today, Rotterdam possesses one of Europe’s most robust migrant populations.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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  • Rather than accept those limitations, Dr. Gu decided to build something better.
    William Jones, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • Schumer’s announcement comes as Trump’s plan to accept the luxury jet to use as Air Force One has drawn strong pushback from Democrats, and even some Republicans, who have raised legal and ethical questions about the move.
    Erin Doherty, CNBC, 13 May 2025
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  • The Lome, Togo native produced 7.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 19.3 minutes per game over his lone season as a starter for the Huskies.
    Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025
  • However, research into the health benefits of the tart – also known as the sour, dwarf and, in the US, the Montmorency – cherry has produced some interesting results that warrant a closer look.
    Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 11 May 2025
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  • That hasn’t stopped Liverpool using him to distract and deceive opponents when free kicks are won, however.
    Gregg Evans, New York Times, 8 May 2025
  • She was also found guilty of deceiving other officials about the man's identity.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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  • The digital transformation of fashion at the festival represents not just a change in how attendees prepare for the event, but a fundamental shift in how style is experienced, curated, and showcased on the global stage.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • Both English teams have been experiencing frustrating, parallel worlds as the pair have struggled mightily in the Premier League.
    David Close, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
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  • According to the press release, Hodge bought his ticket online to participate in the Thursday, May 8, drawing and used the Quick Pick option, which allows the terminal or the retailer to randomly select the numbers for you.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 20 May 2025
  • Use the Mega Backdoor Roth to Boost Tax-Free Savings If your 401(k) plan allows after-tax contributions and in-plan Roth conversions or rollovers to a Roth IRA, consider using the Mega Backdoor Roth strategy.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 20 May 2025
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  • Hackers have been stealing Coinbase customer information by bribing the company’s overseas support agents for access.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 15 May 2025
  • Qatar also allegedly bribed FIFA officials for the rights to the World Cup in the first place.
    Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
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  • The result is partial solutions that rarely hold under pressure.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • Particularly in less densely populated parts of America, plenty of government officials and citizens still hold a grudge over the way businesses and schools were temporarily shut down.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 May 2025

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